Trade Compliance Specialist

Trade Compliance Specialist at HP focusing on customs compliance and collaboration with global teams. Leading projects and providing expertise on government import regulations and customs-related matters.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeSpring • Texas, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $135,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Applies advanced subject matter knowledge, leads, and contributes to complex projects, and exercises independent judgment in resolving business issues and establishing policies.
Provide guidance and support on core customs topics such as Origin, Classification, with an emphasis on Customs Valuation and tariff mitigation strategies such as First Sale for Export.
Drive global strategies, processes, and guidelines related to core customs topics.
Collaborate with the regional Trade Compliance teams and HP business functions to maintain effective trade compliance procedures and processes in alignment with HP’s corporate customs compliance policies.
Monitor, review, and interpret Customs regulations applicable to HP cross-regionally.
Provide advice and guidance to senior leadership and company personnel on the application of government import regulations for the countries in which HP operates.
Identify opportunities for process improvement, develop recommendations, and execute on recommendations.
Support internal and external audit commitments, including assessments, requests for information, process enhancements, and corrective actions.
Act as an escalation point for Global Trade regional customs topics, providing subject matter expertise and/or support.
Creation and delivery of compliance-focused training to Global Trade internal and HP functions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of global trade experience focusing on import and customs compliance activities
Effective project management skills
Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and stakeholders
Must be self-motivated and enjoy working in a global, multi-cultural environment
Demonstrated ability to guide the implementation of International Trade compliance into global operations and supply chain models
Proficiency in Microsoft applications
Data analytics skills and basic proficiency in AI capabilities
Growth mindset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Long term/short term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Generous time off policies, including;
4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
11 paid holidays
Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

customs complianceimport regulationstariff mitigation strategiescustoms valuationprocess improvementdata analyticsproject management

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscommunication skillsself-motivatedgrowth mindset